Dodgy cable

I am hoping I have a dodgy USB cable (rather than a dodgy socket on the camera). When I attach my K10 to the laptop it keeps connecting and disconnecting. Not too much of a problem when downloading photos as I can use a card reader but I was hoping to sort out using the camera "tethered" to the laptop. Does anyone know where I can buy a new cable, or have one they would sell me? I tried searching SRS and the Shop here but only found cables for Pentax compacts.

Many thanks, Kris.

You're looking for a USB A to USB Mini B cable - those on eBay etc that say they're suitable for Optios should work just fine.

Great, many thanks Hefty, I've ordered one. It is a shame that it doesn't use the more standard mini-USB fitting like my Blackberry, Palm, Canon compact and other past toys. I have a drawer-full of those!

Best wishes, Kris.

Sadly, it isn't one of those which is a standard mini-USB fitting like the others I already have. The socket on my K10D is much smaller. So, back to the original question, any idea where I can get a cable for my K10D?

Thanks Kris.

Entirely my fault - really sorry! I pasted the wrong link into my last post and didn't check before adding comment (the perils of having multiple windows open).

The one I meant to link to was this one which covers the SLRs and the vast majority of Optios. The one I actually linked to was used with the earlier Optios and has a different profile on the Mini B side - mea culpa!

Ahhh, that's better. Many thanks again Hefty.

Best wishes, Kris.